In a statement that would mark a stark change in approach, an IRS official recently indicated that the IRS may begin requiring that companies seeking to effect tax-free spinoffs conduct active businesses that represent a...more

Urged on by activists and institutional shareholders, a large number of companies with real estate holdings pursued real estate investment trust (REIT) conversions or spinoffs in 2014. At least half a dozen companies...more

With the Miami real estate market making a resurgence, there is a new rush for companies to come together in a joint venture to acquire real estate and develop projects. With the excitement of a new deal, the joint venture...more

Is Your Workplace Going to the Dogs? Managing Pet Friendly Policies
by Christina M. Michelson on August 26, 2013
Companies are increasingly adopting pet-friendly policies as a way to attract and retain employees....more

For some time now legislative bodies have been discussing the implementation of rules according to which the acquisition of “economic” (wirtschaftliche) participating interests of more than 95 % on a consolidated basis in a...more

Our preview of the September term continues with Center Partners, Ltd. v. Growth Head GP, LLC.
Center Partners involves a dispute over the purchase of a property company. Defendants – a maze of corporations, partnerships...more

E-Iure is a young, vibrant and expanding network of international law firms. established in 2003. Now, E-Iure comprises a network of law firms from all over the world. Meant to be a link between Europe and America, during the...more

Welcome to our Winter Newsletter.
In this edition, we look at why it may be possible for firms to make a profit when pursuing payment of overdue invoices.
A firm of surveyors must pay £18m after giving negligent...more

One of the biggest mistakes that a company could ever make is to view its commercial assets as individual
holdings. The fact is, each piece of property represents a jigsaw piece of a much larger puzzle. And far too
often,...more

Selling industrial space can be the equivalent of navigating a minefield, with the notable exception that
regardless of how poorly things go, the most you’ll only ever lose is an arm and a leg—figuratively
speaking, of...more

In recent years, the importance of using green building techniques and materials has expanded to include
commercial assets and industrial space. When selling industrial space, the greener that space is,
the better for...more

When you’ve got an industrial property for sale, one of the most important factors is determining a sale
price for that property. If the asking price is too high, the property will gather cobwebs before it is sold. If
it’s...more

An office building or even a single unit of office space can be a valuable investment for a commercial
property owner. In order to get the best return on that investment, your property needs to be leased to
paying...more

There are two critically important words that could make all the difference in the world when it comes to
selling a distressed property fast. Whether you choose to work with a real estate consultant or decide to
take your...more

Despite the fact that it seems to make sense to try to get the cheapest rate possible when leasing offices
or industrial space, lease negotiations shouldn’t always be about “the bottom line.” There are actually
many...more

When selling property, there are many factors to consider. However, one of the most important factors is
often one of the most frequently overlooked: your relationship with your real estate agent. A great relationship
with...more

An industrial space presents a unique opportunity for you as the business property owner. Warehouses
are quite versatile and the options for their use are nearly limitless. With the right mix of creativity, ingenuity,
and...more

Whether you’re looking to invest in industrial property or already have property you’re looking to sell, a
relationship with a commercial realtor can reap great rewards for your foray into industrial property...more

Sometimes, negotiating office leases are only as successful as you allow them to be. The fact of the
matter is, whether you operate with or without the assistance of commercial real estate agents, you as
an existing tenant...more

The fact that some of the most high profile and highly efficient companies in the world outsource their
office property management needs should tell you something. And while your company may not be a
power player yet,...more

The commercial sublease is quite often the answer for businesses just getting their start, but it’s also a
viable option for commercial tenants who have extra room to spare and who want to fill that empty space
with parties...more

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